Month: October 2024

Senator Findley Threatens Legal Action Over Refusal to Hold Chieftaincy Elections

IPNEWS: According to him, the continuous negligence on the part of the government to conduct chieftaincy elections is dangerous to Liberia’s democratic process. IPNEWS: The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Revenue, Senator Gbehzohngar Findley, has threatened to take legal action against the Government of Liberia (GOL) if it fails to desist from replacing dismissed …

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Liberian Lawmaker Pushes For Embassy Open in Jerusalem Amidst Israeli All-Front War

IPNEWS: Liberian lawmaker in Israel has said that she expects her country to open an Embassy in the Capital city by the end of the year. “I am passionate about Liberia reopening its embassy,” Representative Moimah Briggs Mensah said Monday evening during her speech at the Israel Allies Foundation Chairman’s Mission dinner. Mensah is the …

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Potential of Port and Rail Infrastructure After Mining Iorn Ore?

IPNEWS: ArcelorMittal Liberia’s presence in the country has undeniably reshaped the landscape of the mining sector, bringing much-needed attention and investment to Liberia’s once-dormant iron ore industry. On September 23, 2011, the company made headlines with its first shipment of iron ore to Asturias, Spain, symbolizing the revival of Liberia’s mining industry after a 20-year …

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WHO SELLING PUTU CLANDESTINELY?

–AS GRAND GEDEH GROUP VOWS TO RESIST ALLEGED SECRET PLANS TO SELL PUTU MOUNTAIN! IPNEWS: A group of Grand Gedeh citizens and activists, under the banner, Gedeh United to Protect Natural Resources (GUProNRes), have alarmed over what it terms as a dubious plan to give out the Putu Mountain concession to an illegitimate and unknown …

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Rep. Chiwolo Alarms Over Proliferation Of Drugs

…Craves Gov’t to Act Decisively IPNEWS: Lofa County Electoral District #5 Representative Augustine Chiwolo has elevated the call for the Government of Liberia (GoL) to support all efforts of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) to decisively tackle the proliferation of illicit drugs in the country. Rep. Chiwolo said the high-speed proliferation of illicit drugs …

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LRA Launches New Automated HR Performance Management System

IPNEWS: The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has launched a state-of-the-art Automated Performance Management System (APMS) aimed at improving staff performance, productivity, and efficiency in the organization. The new system, which will take effect in 2025, is expected to significantly enhance the LRA’s revenue collection as it strives to move from collecting millions to reaching billions. …

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ALICOR Applauds Grand Gedeh Legislative Caucus for Upholding Community Radio Independence

IPNEWS: The Association of Liberia Community Radio (ALICOR) has commended the Grand Gedeh Legislative Caucus for their upright stance against Superintendent Alex Grant’s recent decision to dissolve the advisory board of Smile FM and shut down the radio station. In a communication dated September 13, 2024, addressed to Superintendent Grant, the Caucus highlighted the importance …

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Labor Minister Cooper Kruah Suspends permit for Foreign Heavy-duty Drivers

IPNEWS: The Ministry of Labor (MoL) has announced the immediate suspension of work permits for foreign heavy-duty drivers. The ministry says it will no longer renew work permits for foreign drivers on a standard basis, warning instead that renewals will occur annually starting next year. This decision aims to prioritize local employment and reduce ongoing bad …

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